When a graduate student found out she was expecting her first child, she wasn’t sure how her research mentor, Jake Brunkard, would react. What she got was enthusiasm, flexibility, and an open door. While the …
Month: April 2026
Celebrating Children’s Literature and Community Connection: Charlotte Zolotow Award at UW–Madison
by Cigdem Unal, Director, Office of Child Care and Family Resources This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Charlotte Zolotow Award event at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) at UW–Madison. This meaningful …
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child: A Message of Gratitude and Hope
Dear Families, Children, and Early Childhood Educators, As we welcome the Week of the Young Child (April 11-17, 2026) we are reminded of the deep importance of this special celebration. Sponsored by the National Association …